Prepare against Zdeno Brath
Slovakia · World #94,069 classical · FIDE ID 14936429
When preparing against Zdeno Brath, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 48 games by Zdeno Brath, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zdeno Brath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zdeno Brath before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,747 | 1,754 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 20 | 9 | 19 | 41.7% |
| As White | 28 | 11 | 2 | 15 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zdeno Brath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zdeno Brath's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 89.3% | 42.0% |
| b4 | 3 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 42.0% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Brath usually continues Bc4 (65.0% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Brath usually continues Bc4 (14.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Brath usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Brath usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …b6 (33% of these games) — Brath usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 80.0% |
Zdeno Brath's chess games
All 48 games by Zdeno Brath in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 20 wins, 9 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Peter Podjavorinsky | 1,694 | chT4-SVK A21 1516 | C50 |
| Oct 2016 | Lubomir Nedorost | 1,660 | chT4-SVK A21 1617 | B50 |
| Nov 2017 | Bystrik Pripko | 1,621 | chT4-SVK A21 1718 | C64 |
| Mar 2022 | Jan Piestansky | 1,579 | chT4-SVK A21 2122 | C27 |
| Feb 2020 | Michal Stolar | 1,548 | chT4-SVK A21 1920 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Senica Open | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,564 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,475 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,658 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,517 |
| chT4-SVK A21 2122 | 2022 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,645 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1920 | 2020 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,850 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1819 | 2019 | 3 | 2 | 1,563 |
| chT4A21-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 1,471 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zdeno Brath's chess games?
48 games by Zdeno Brath, from May 2012 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Zdeno Brath has played.
What does Zdeno Brath play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Zdeno Brath opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.b4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zdeno Brath answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Zdeno Brath play as White?
As White, Zdeno Brath's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Bishop's Opening (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Orangutan opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zdeno Brath play as Black?
As Black, Zdeno Brath most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Zdeno Brath's FIDE rating?
Zdeno Brath is currently rated 1,747 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,754 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Zdeno Brath played?
Our database contains 48 games by Zdeno Brath, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 9 draws, 19 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zdeno Brath?
48 games by Zdeno Brath reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.